
News from the Nest
Life Skills - Budgeting, Credit, and Investing
Budgeting is more than numbers—it’s a step toward self-sufficiency and breaking cycles that impact financial health. We’re so grateful for community partners like Amy who pour into our students with knowledge that lasts a lifetime.
Youth Camping San Diego
Our teens wrapped up the summer with an unforgettable two-night adventure—paddle boating and kayaking, jumping off the dock into the bay, and of course roasting s’mores by the campfire. 🔥✨
Life Skills - Project SHIELD
We’re excited to share our collaboration with Project Shield! 💙 A huge thank you to founder & CEO Sandy Pendleton-Dorton for presenting an important lesson on preventing trafficking and social media safety to our Robyne’s Nest students.
Life Skills - Respect Others
Our youth recently participated in a Life Skills class on mindfulness and respect for others, thanks to our amazing partners at UCI CYFER (Centering Youth & Families for Empowerment and Resilience) Lab.
Life Skills - Sound Bath & Meditation
Meditation isn’t just relaxing — it boosts your mood, sharpens your mental strength, and even supports your immune system. 💪🧠✨
Life Skills - Healthy Skin
From skincare tips to building confidence, this session was all about helping our students feel good and look their best. 💕 A fun night filled with self-care, smiles, and summer vibes!
Life Skills - Yarn Art
Our recent life skills workshop took us outdoors for a fun and relaxing Summer Art Night at the Park!
Mental Health and Wellness Workshops
During May, Robyne’s Nest is very involved in promoting student and community awareness of mental health and wellbeing at our local high schools.
Life Skills - Cinco de Mayo Cooking
This week, our students whipped up a Cinco de Mayo fiesta!
Life Skills - Self Defense
We were so lucky to have our awesome volunteer Cindy teach our students a few basic techniques for defending themselves.
May - Mental Health Awareness Month
Robyne’s Nest has the mental health and wellbeing of our students and local youth as a top priority!
Therapy Dogs - The Good Shepards
Students enjoyed a visit from The Good Shepards Foundation Therapy Dogs!